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Saturday, January 31, 2015

What It Means to be an Entrepreneur...

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7 Ways of Boosting Your Metabolism

Friday, January 30, 2015

18 Healing Benefits of Yoga

There are so many benefits to yoga it is really hard to list just the top 18, but here is an article that attempts to do just that. Not only does yoga help physically, it also helps energetically, mentally, and spiritually. So it is one of the few practices that can really touch every area of your life. So check out this article and get the most out of your yoga practice.

18 Healing Benefits of Yoga

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7 things you're doing on vacation that scream tourist

Ever see those people with their cameras hogging up all the great photo op places? Or those people with their gps trying to find what they are looking for? Those are the tourists. There is nothing wrong with being a tourist, but sometimes it can get you in trouble. There are places where people prey on tourists. Whether it is criminals or just businesses that cater to jacking up prices for tourists, it happens everyday. So find a way to travel like a local and see how much this changes your travel experience.

7 Things You're Doing on Vacation That Scream Tourist

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Here’s What Real Healthy People Actually Snack On

We hear of all these crazy things people snack on from honey and vinegar to a handful of nuts, but what do real healthy people eat to sustain themselves and enjoy real health? Real health doesn't come from starvation it comes from making better choices. So we give our body what it needs to run optimally rather than just eating out of habit. So check out this article.

Here's What Real Healthy People Actually Snack On

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IF YOU’RE STARTING A NEW FITNESS PLAN, START SMALL

It's that time of year, everyone who started out strong with their new year resolutions are starting to drop off the map with their fitness goals. So if you have started something new make sure you make small steps. This is the only way to assure that you will keep with it and really make changes that will last a lifetime. So if you are ready to stop yo-yo dieting and trying every exercise program known to man, with no success. Just take small steps and know your body. As you develop these healthy habits the change will come. Check out this article and stay the course....it's worth it.

If You're Starting a New Fitness Plan, Start Small

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

The Secret To Getting What You Want

The world is really an amazing place. We can decide to create what we want out of life and much of that is determined by our attitude. If you don't believe me just try it for a month. If you focus on your success you will start to notice all the good things that are coming into your life rather than the negative and become a much happier person. To take it a step further you can then start to create the dreams that you want, just by intention. I created an entire business in Costa Rica just from my drive, passion, and constant desire to make it there. Now I am working on getting other people to buy into the dream so we can launch it live. So find your intention, set it, and make small steps towards it everyday. If you direct all your focus towards it, it is no choice but to come to you. The last step to getting what you want from my viewpoint is to be selfless. You have to be prepared to give before you will ever recieve. So create value for other people and help them out as much as you can and you will always have the help that you need. Just remember that your giving must come from a genuine need to love other people rather than for some personal gain. Check out this article and see what Deepak has to say about the subject.

The Secret to Getting What You Want

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13 Incredible Places To Visit Before They Disappear By 2050

The world is always changing. The way that you remember it as a child will not be the way that it remains when you are old. So take stock of the things around you and see as many of the things that you love before they change and become something else. I know the reason why I do what I do is to help other people, fight the trend of obesity, and give myself the ability to travel as much as possible. So check out this list and start making your vacation plans.

13 Incredible Places to Visit Before They Disappear By 2050

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Smoothies for Everyone – 32 Smoothie Recipes From Your Favorite Food Bloggers

Don't like smoothies? Well maybe you just haven't tried the right flavor combination. So here are 32 for you to pick from. You should be able to find something that you like in this list. So check it out and get healthier.

Smoothies for Everyone

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The Truth About Getting Flat Abs

There are so many myths to getting flat abs. The truth is that it takes hard work. It a combination of diet and exercise. With that exercise you need to hit your abs from every angle and work your entire core. So check out this article and get the correct info to make it happen for you. The problem isn't can you have a six pack, it really is are you willing to put in the work to make it happen. It may be more genetically difficult for some people rather than others but it is possible for everyone.

The Truth About Getting Flat Abs

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10 things that investors like and loathe in entrepreneurs’ pitches

All businesses need investment at some point. So when you are going out to pitch investors you better know what they find good and bad. It can be just a small detail that they don't like that either gets you invested or destroys your chances of becoming funded. So do some research and find out what these very particular group of people are looking for. Start with this article.

10 Things That Investors Like and Loathe in Entrepreneurs' Pitches

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Why Yoga Makes me a Better Mother 

Yoga can be an absolute life changing expereince. It is not just about the movements and the postures. It is an lifestyle and attitude that makes a difference in every area of life. Where does it make a differnce in your life?

Why Yoga Makes Me a Better Mother

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10 US destinations to escape the winter chill

It's winter time and eventhough it has been a mild winter here in Cincinnati I am still ready to get to warmer weather. There are so many people that escape the winter chill by traveling south for the winter it has become a huge industry. So check out the top places that people go for the winter.

10 US Destinations to Escape the Winter Chill

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15 Healthy Shortcuts That Actually Work

As busy people how do we keep healthy and still deal with our full time lifestyle. This is always the most difficult challenge. We balance so many things, work, family, relationships, health, and fitness. Often we focus on the first three and then when mid-life hits and we find out our health is not great we panic. So here are some tips that may help you integrate everything into your already full schedule. Check it out and see what works.

15 Healthy Shortcuts That Actually Work

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Women’s Ideal Body Types Throughout History

Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder. We all have a different idea of what is beautiful. Throughout history that idea of beauty has changed for many different reasons. I happen to find beauty in many different forms, not just body type. As long as I am attracted to someone weight is not huge factor. So what is it that you find attractive? Is it the typical modern mindset of super thin? Or is it something different?

Women's Ideal Body Types Throughout History

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5 Tips on How to Break Into Food Media from Gail Simmons

I love food. Even though I am vegan, for the last 6 years, I graduated from culinary school and am a classically French trained chef. I have owned a personal chef service an absolutely love cooking for other people. Food media has been a huge success with shows like Iron Chef, Hell's Kitchen, and Top Chef. I would love to find a way to get into Food media, with a less gluttonous show dealing with health and fitness. I have also been working on a concept for a vegan cooking competition. Veganism is becoming a growing trend in our country, since people are becoming more health conscious and there is a need for great, innovative vegan chefs. Contact me for additional details.

5 Tips on How to Break into Food Media from Gail Simmons

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The 48 Essential Healing Herbs

For thousands of years people have been finding health and healing through food and the herbs that can be used. Knowing the right combination and flavors have become an art form. So here is a great guide on 48 of the best herbs to use to heal your body from a variety of common problems.

The 48 Essential Healing Herbs

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How To Live Like Indiana Jones: Careers In Adventure

I know growing up I idolized Indiana Jones. I wanted to travel and have adventures. I wanted to find buried treasure, fight the bad guys, and get the girl. This is one of the dreams that has pushed me to be successful in many of my endeavors. This is what helps me to look at my life as an adventure. Each day I am trying to seek out the treasure in life, grab that shankara stone. Check out this article and see how you can live a little more like Indiana Jones yourself.

How to Live Like Indiana Jones: Careers in Adventure

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Vegan diet can lead to lower diabetes risk and better cardio numbers

This has become my story as well. I have been vegan for the last 6 years and I don't ever think ill go back. It has nothing to do with being an activist, but everything to do with being healthy. I struggled with high blood pressure, ischemic colitis, IBS, acid reflux, and rheumatoid arthritis. I was also on medications for several of these. After being vegan for a year not only was I 50 lbs lighter, I also was able to get off all my medication. So I have found that this is true for me, find what works for you.

Vegan Diet Can Lead to Lower Diabetes Risk and Better Cardio Numbers

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Weights vs. Cardio: Your Guide to the Perfect Body

This is always the difficult balance in fitness. Which do you need to focus on? In a perfect world we need a healthy balance of both. If you are just doing cardio you will eventually plateau. If you are only doing weights you will bulk up and often lose little fat. So there needs to be s good balance. You have to know your body and know what it needs at any certain time. Check out this article to learn more.

Weights vs Cardio: Your Guide to the Perfect Body

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Business Owner vs Self Employed

Which are you? The question that really seperates the two is do you work your business or do you manage the system? If you are actively making the business happen and it would fail without you, you are self-employed. If you are the ceo that makes the major decisions and leads other people to carry out the actual business tasks, you are a business owner. The great thing is that neither is any better than the other they are just differnt focuses. They can both be hugely successful. It is ultimately which is more fulfilling to you that really matters. So check out this article to learn more.

Business Owner vs Self Employed

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Let's Talk Yoga

If you are looking at beginning a yoga program or trying to craft out a some time to have a daily practice this is the article for you. I love yoga and it has become a part of my life, not always in practice, but definately in mindset. So let's start a conversation about what yoga is, what it's not, and how we make it a lifechanging part of our lives. Comment below....

Let's Talk Yoga

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Documenting the Giants of Roadside America

Some of my fondest memories of childhood are going on vacation with my dad. He would always plan out a year in advance where we were going and we would talk about it all year. It was always a two week adventure and roadtrip. We would always take time to stop at all the scenic stops along the way and if we went to a town that had the biggest, weirdest, world famous side show attraction we would go and see it. I remember stopping at a rest area and seeing a plaque that said Benedict Arnold crossed here and my dad and I peeing on it. This is where I developed my love for travel and adventure. It was always something new and fresh and we were always exploring. I look forward to being able to share this with my kids one day and have them develop that same sense of adventure.

Documenting the Giants of Roadside America

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What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Sugar

Sugar is the most addictive substance on the planet and is used in more foods than any other. We ingest, so much sugar we eat almost our own bodyweight per year. But what are the effects that the sugar has on us? That is what this article is all about, check it out and see if sugar withdrawl or overdose is a problem for you.

What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Sugar

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14 Pinterest Home Workouts To Get You Started

I am a group fitness coordinator at a gym and I teach fitness at a univerity, but I would rather workout at home. It seems so much more conveinent for me to do my own thing at home. I also know that there are so many people that struggle with the gym and it just works better for them. So here are some great home workout ideas, check them out.

14 Pintrest Home Workouts to Get You Started

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When We Can’t Afford to Fail, We Succeed

Often we find success in the scariest of moments. When our backs are up against the wall and we have to perform, is often when we have our best breakthroughs. There is something about that stress that makes our minds make the solution happen. I remember when I had to file for bankruptcy, after my divorce, I thought my life was over. When it finally went through the court system and was finalized was also the week that I opened my business in Costa Rica. I also found out that bankruptcy is not a determination of success and is just a moment in life.

When We Can't Afford to Fail, We Succeed

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

7 TIPS FOR CLEAN EATING GROCERY SHOPPING + LOOK INSIDE MY FRIDGE!

If you want to eat healthier it all starts at home. You have to go grocery shopping better. If all you have is junk food or processed foods at home, what do you think you are going to eat? It is too much of a temptation to have it around, so you need to make sure that your pantry is stocked with the right stuff if you are ever to get healthier. So check out these tips for making your house as healthy as possible.

7 Tips for Clean Eating Grocery Shopping

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6 Exercises For A Strong, Sexy Back

Not only is this good for the many of us that struggle with issues of lower back pain, which run rampant throughout our culture today, but also can be one of the sexiest features on a person. Those muscles and that curvature of a strong back can be amazing. If you like those too, here is a great program to get yourself a sexy back.

6 Exercises For a Strong, Sexy Back

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Marketing Your Business Through Social Media Websites

This is one of the ways that I have been trying to make my own breakthrough as a business. I know how important Social Media can be for a business. I am constantly looking for the best ways to leverage my business through the use of social media. There is so much potential to reach out to millions of people all over the world, it really is unbelieveable that we live in a age that has so much connectivity. So here is a quick guide to help you navigate the social media waters.

Marketing Your Business Through Social Media Websites

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Saturday, January 24, 2015

Mudras: The Healing Power in your Hands

There is a believe in traditional yoga that there is healing in the hands. Not onle can we help heal other people by tapping into the energy of the universe, but we can also promote self healing by using the power of our own hand positions. Here is a great article that can explain the idea and science behind it much better than I can. Check it out.

Mudras: The Healing Power in Your Hands

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Making Money While Traveling: The Quick Guide

If you want to go and take a permanent  vacation here is the way to do it. We all want to travel, but learn how to travel and get paid for it. Check out this awesome guide and enjoy the best of life and get paid too.

Making Money While Traveling: The Quick Guide

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Are You Guilty of Bad Eating Habits

We are all guilty of this from time to time. However, it is the habit that really causes the problems. We need to break those habits, form healthy habits, and have the occasional struggle. So check out this infographic that will help you see where you are at and how to change the habit. Let's get to work.

Are You Guilty of Bad Eating Habits

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Get Fit for Spring: 5 Tips for 30 Minute Total Body Workout

I know it is still the middle of winter, but if you are looking to get fit for the spring and summer seasons it all starts now. If we are willing to start the habits now, we will achieve our goals before summer. We all want to look good in that bathing suit and feel healthier. This is the way to do it, so check out these tips.

Get Fit for Spring: 5 Tips for 30 Minute Total Body Workout

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Let Go, Keep it Simple, Move Quickly: Secrets to Being a Productive Entrepreneur (Infographic)

To be a successful entrepreneur it is all about productivity. You are your product and if you are not making it happen no one else will. So finding a way to schedule your time and make the neccessary things happen is so important. This will enable you to really see where your time goes and how to make the most of your day. This is the only way that we will ever make the goals that we desire. Check out this article for some more detiled info.

Let Go, Kepp it Simple, Move Quickly: Secrets to Being a Productive Entrepreneur

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Friday, January 23, 2015

30 Places You’d Rather Be Sitting Right Now

I know there is one place that I would rather be sitting right now. #TabaconSpa in #CostaRica at the foot of Volcano Arenal. I would love to be sitting in the volcanic hot springs enjoying the smells and sounds of the rainforest. This is one of the best memories that I have from #CostaRica. I cannot wait to go back and share that expereince with many of my guests at #WarriorVacations. So check this article out and check us out at www.WarriorVacations.com

30 Places You'd Rather Be Sitting Right Now

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15 Infographics to Help You Eat Healthy and Save Money

Are you looking for some quick plans to eat healthy? Well here are some great ones. These infographics will help you put together some flavor combinations to make easy dishes and save money. As well as give you some great information. Check it out.

15 Infographics to Help You Eat Healthy and Save Money

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5 Tips for Morning Workouts

Most people talk about how their morning workouts energizr them for the whole day. It does the exact opposite for me, so I prefer to workout in the evening. However, there are some distinct benefits of working out in the morning, so check out this article that will help you get the most out of those morning training sessions.

5 Tips for Morning Workouts

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Here Are The Best Startup Pitches We've Ever Seen

When you get to the place where you are looking for funding for your business, it is all about the pitch. You really have to find a way to sell yourself and show why there is a need for your business before people will buy into the dream that you have. So I found a great article that will help you refine your pitch and help you to get that much needed money when you need it. Check it out.

Here Are The Best Startup Pitches We've Ever Seen

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

7 ways to ensure you sleep more soundly

How are you sleeping these days? I know so many people that seem to have trouble sleeping, so when I find articles like this I want to share them. I personally only sleep 4-6 hours a night and feel great the next morning. However, very few people can do that for any length of time and continue to function. I have always had the innate ability to sleep soundly through any of life's problems and struggles. Sleep has become my reset button. However, if you are not like me check out some of these ways to help you get a better night's rest so you can live a healthier, more productive life.

7 Ways to Ensure You Sleep More Soundly

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8 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling

As a vegan, this is one of the biggest difficulties that I have found. Not every city has a Whole Foods close by. So how do you keep to your diet while out and about. I know I have used several apps on my phone to find restaurants that offer healthy and vegan foods. However, there are some other ways to stay healthy while on the road. So check out this article and start traveling healthy.

8 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling

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15 WAYS TO EAT HEALTHY IN THE NEW YEAR

It is the new year and resolutions have been flying and dying. Have you decided to get more fit or eat better in the new year? Well here are some great ways to do just that for the rest of this year and going forward in your life. If you can get these things under your belt, it can absolutely change your life. So try to implement as many of these that you can.

15 Ways to Eat Healthy in the New Year

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You’re thinking about fitness all wrong

If all you are thinking about when you think of fitness is losing weight, you will never make it to the finish line. Fitness has to be about the entire being. It must become a part of life, if we are to really meet those goals for the long haul. We have to come to the place where we want to live better lives, we want to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives and our way to get there is through this vehicle called fitness. If there is any other motivation it will run out eventually. This is why we see people who want to get in shape fall away after two months or just a few weeks. So adjust your mindset and find the results that you are seeking.

You're Thinking About Fitness All Wrong

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7 Reasons Why You Should Start Your Own Internet Business

If you are looking for the business of the future it is all done over the internet. If we really want to be competitive for the long haul we need to get used to using the computer and beginning our business online. Even if you have a brick and morter business you still need the internet to market and promote your business in this new world. However, there are many benefits to having a completely online business. Check out this article and find out what segment of the market you belong in.

7 Reasons Why You Should Start Your Own Internet Business

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

45 Things You Should Stop Buying & Start Making At Home

What could you make that would dbe better than the processed, preserved foods at the store? If we want to live healthier lives we really need to become more natural and create fresher options for our families. So check out these things that you can DIY with minimal time.

45 Things You Should Stop Buying and Start Making at Home

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15 Fairytale Travel Destinations

If you are ready to enjoy your dreams, check out some of these destinations and get ready to live out those dreams. I know that is exactly what I am doing with my retreat business in Costa Rica. I have always dreamed of living on the beach and enjoying the training and lifestyle that I love. So I opened a business that will support that dream.

15 Fairytale Travel Destinations

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12 Foods You Should Not Put In The Fridge

We often through everything in the fridge and then wonder why they seem to go bad so fast or become tasteless. There are lots of foods that are not refirgerator friendly. So check out this list and save the flavor and freshness of your next shopping trip.

12 Foods You Should Not Put In The Fridge

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When You Don’t Have Time to Workout

This is one of the biggest excuses for not working out. Really when we make this excuse we are saying is that the things that occupy our time are more important than our health. Working out is not an optional thing if you want to live a optimal life. We need to get that active time in to help our bodies function properly. We often wonder why we feel run down and tired and this is a large part of the problem. So commit to working out and feeling better for the rest of your life.

When You Don't Have Time to Workout

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3 Ways to Take Your Business to the Next Level This Year

We are all looking to take out business to that next level, but let's be honest, in ourselves we only have so many ideas to go around. We often can't see outside ourselves to see where the business needs to go to really thrive. So we often need some outside insight and fresh ideas to push us to the next level. So check out this article and let it be that voice of neutrality.

3 Ways to Take Your Business to the Next Level This Year

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

5 Easy Rituals To Start Your Day With Energy & Joy

Who is done with waking up just as tired as you were when you went to sleep? Who wants to wake up fresh everyday ready to meet new challenges and conquer them all? I try to think of sleep as the reset button, every morning when I wake up is a new opportunity for me to get it right. I forget about the day before and I am ready to enjoy the beauty of the day. So check out these 5 things that you can do to wake up better.

5 Easy Rituals to Start Your Day With Energy and Joy

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20 Epic Travel Experiences We’ll Never Forget From 2014

Here are some great expereinces that were had last year, what were your favorite travel experiences from this last year? Comment below and let us know what you have been doing and what you plan to do in 2015. It is always exciting to hear what other people in the community are doing. Lets enjoy the adventures of one another.

20 Epic Travel Expereinces We'll Never Forget From 2014

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15 Ways to Become a Fat Burning Machine

We all want to be at our perfect weight and we want to do it with minimal work. Not a big surprise, but it is always going to take work to lose weight. However, you can help your body to burn that fat by doing some simple things to allow your body to raise its metabolism and make you a fat burning machine. So check out these ways to help you along.

15 Ways to Become a Fat Burning Machine

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